Simaudio Neo 350P Preamplifier - Manual (Page 8)

350P Preamplifier
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Front Panel Controls
Figure 1: Nēo 350P Front panel
The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above).
The large display window indicates the selected
input source. If your Nēo 350P includes the digital
input option, additional information will appear in
the display window. Refer to the section entitled
“Optional Digital Inputs” on page 8 for further
details.
The “Standby” button disengages the input section
from the rest of the 350P’s circuitry. When in
“Standby” mode all audio circuitry remains powered
up to help maintain optimal performance. When
switching back from “Standby” to the “on” mode,
the blue LED directly above the display window will
illuminate, As well, the current ‘input’ will be
memorized from the previous listening session. The
blue indicator LED turns off when the 350P is in
“Standby” mode.
The “MP” button (for Media Player) has its input
connection located next to the headphone jack for
easy access. It uses a 1/8” mini-jack connector
which is the most common type of connection found
on portable media players. When selected, the
corresponding red LED, located to the left of the
button, will illuminate. When the “MP” input is in use
the display window automatically turns off. The
“Display” button allows you to turn the digital
display on and off.
The two (2) buttons labeled ◄ INPUT ► allow you to
sequentially scroll, either forward (►) or backward
(◄) through all of the available inputs. Depending
on the installed options, the order of the inputs is as
follows going forward (►):
Basic Unit: “CD”, “A1”, “A2”, “A3”, “B1” and “B2”
All options installed: “CD”, “A1”, “A2”, “PH”, “B1”, “B2”, “D1”, “D2”, “D3” and “D4”
The above abbreviations correspond to the labeling
of the rear panel inputs. By default the “CD” input is
intended for use with a CD Player, however you can
connect another type of source component to it.
“A1”, “A2”, “A3”, “B1” and “B2” are intended for use
with any type of source component that outputs an
analog signal: “CD”, “A1”, “A2” and “A3” for single-
ended sources using RCA connectors; “B1” and “B2”
for balanced sources using XLR connectors. If you
have installed the optional phono section, the “A3”
input is replaced by “PH”. If you have installed the
digital input option, “D1”, “D2”, “D3” and “D4” will
appear after “B2”. The optional inputs only appear if
they are installed.
The “Monitor” button provides for a dedicated loop
to be used with either a component that can record
& playback (Cassette Deck, DAT, CD-Recorder, etc.)
or a signal processor such as an equalizer. Pressing
this button allows you to 1) monitor the recording
as it occurs on the recording device or 2) engage
the effects of the signal processor. The monitor
component’s outputs must be connected to the 350
P’s “Monitor In” and its inputs must be connected to
the 350P’s “Monitor Out”. The monitor output level
is fixed and independent of the 350P’s volume
setting. The LED to the left of the display window
will illuminate when the “Monitor” function is
engaged.